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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
8
The Miniota Herald lists subscription prices under editor M Oliver. Rates are $2.50 yearly in Canada, $3.00 to the USA, payable in advance. Publication day is Thursday with February 14, 1952 noted.
Miss Edith Radley district nurse at Chiecamba Angola, spoke at Crandall for the WMS Rally recounting missionary work among farmers and lepers, hospital and school projects, and the Laubach reading method. She praised mission funding and contrasted pension retirement with continued national service.
The program starts with monthly payments of 40 dollars to everyone aged 70 and older without a means test, while those aged 65 to 69 receive varying amounts. The rollout marks a major expansion of benefits for older Americans.
S Griffiths received medical treatment at Hamiota hospital. Elmer Leland had a minor operation at Hamiota hospital on Sunday. Mrs J Wiggins visited her daughter Mrs Ivan Tennant in Brandon. Ivan Tennant travels to Winnipeg for a knee operation.
The Mission Band and Explorers met Friday with Mrs. Ken Mitchell in charge. Pans were made for a curling party and puppets continued while the Study book was started. Mrs Wes Holtzman and son Clayton Kelstern visited from Saskatoon after a Winnipeg wedding. The WMS and WA met at Mrs D Sutherland's home with a devotional by the Wet group. A Duret Rally review followed, focusing on Miss Edith Radley's address. Plans for the spring bazaar were discussed and the year’s program reviewed and approved.
Beulah reports Red Cross work on hand including 5 boys sweaters 5 boys socks 10 baby vests 10 baby nightgowns 10 girls tan ies 10 boys overalls 5 boys shirts 5 boys sleepers. The Crop Improvement Club sponsors a Farm Conference in the hall Wednesday 1 30 to 5 00 with speakers D Noton on Forage crops L Henwood Cereals F Hamilton Livestock Marketing and films Pageant of Progress Wealth from the Soil and Water for a Nation.
The family of I Hull expresses sincere thanks for floral offerings and sympathy during the bereavement of their husband and father. Mrs I Hull and Family.
Born at Hamiota hospital on January 30 to Mr and Mrs Joe Poppel Mary Juba Miniota a son Garry David
The Crandall community formed a new Trail Rangers unit at the Crandall United Church under Chief Ranger Neil Johnston. Officers elected include Douglas Long as Sub-Chief, Dennis Johnston Tally, and Richard Potts with mentoring by Rev J B Francis. The meeting was held at the home of H V Johnston.
A social gathering followed the Horswell Coupe at Elders with Mra, Lewis, and the host and hostess in attendance.
Isabella group hosts a three game Pee Wee hockey tournament this Saturday. Tom Stewart is the contact for deals by phone. A Junior Red Cross box social at the Community Centre featured card games and dancing. The WJ group met at Mrs J P M Johnston's home with 28 attendees.
A tip advises adding a few drops of olive oil to hand and face washing water in hard water areas. The oil improves soap efficiency and helps keep skin soft.
In May arrangements are made for costumes and presentation. A committee is named to handle catering at the bonspiel. The topic F W I C is directed by Mrs R Doran. Ten members from each province read a news item of interest. The meeting ends with a bountiful lunch.
Word was received that William Luedtke a blacksmith and garage operator in Carlyle Saskatchewan died in his sleep in his late 50s. He is survived by his wife Minnie Lelond a daughter Yvonne and a son Kenneth. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with attendees including Mrs F Lelond W Maddock W Leland Sr and Wilf Lelond.
Janella Johnston Johnston family mourns loss of their seven year old daughter Margaret Johnston born Wick Scotland July 26 1944 who died February 7 after long illness in Crandall A Benny Wee Lass with a smile graveside service held at Brookside cemetery at 10 30 am Monday Mr and Mrs W Coburn attended from Crandall
Miniota branch reported 1951 raises of 341 dollars with funds kept for emergencies and sewing work praised. Officers elected include Ed Spalding president and D A Huett secretary. Major campaign boosters listed for 1952 in Minnesota town and countryside. Earl C Johnson, service manager, toured John Deere plants in Illinois and Iowa to compare manufacturing methods with farm equipment quality.
A tour covered John Deere works in Moline including Harvester and Spreader plants and the two large tractor factories at Waterloo and Dubuque. The central materials research laboratories showcased exhaustive tests on materials from steel to paint used in farm implements as a weeklong program included discussions of new John Deere farm equipment.
The Hanson cup remained with The Curlers as Bob Stuart’s rink lost by two to the opponents. Rinks from Miniota, Two Creeks, Crandall, Decker and Oak River competed in various bonspiels this week. Hodnett and Mossop rinks visited Oak River. final tallies favored Hodnett and Mossop led by one after fourteen ends.
The Miniota School Curling Club expresses gratitude to everyone who helped make its Bonspiel a success, recognizing the community for support and participation.
A bale of used clothing for men women and children will be sent overseas this month. Please leave donations with Mrs A MacKean before February 16 or at the Miniota Co-Operative store.
On about April 1 1952 I will sell at public auction all my farm equipment and cattle including about 25 registered Herefords mostly Domino bred, around 50 head total. Items include a 1950 W9 International Tractor under 200 hours, Case threshing machine, mowers, binder, drill, cultivator, harrows, wagons, racks, horses, manure spreader, sleighs, hay, an electric washing machine, electric cream separator, tools and more. A great chance to start beef operations. R S Miles proprietor Birtle Manitoba.
Comrades of the Canadian Legion and Returned Services urged to attend a memorial service for the late Grand Patron King George VI who has answered the Last Roll Call. He served us well.
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